The Kano State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, has reaffirmed its support for the presidential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan, saying it respects the decision reached by the party’s national leadership.
The state PDP chairman, Yusuf Ado Kibiya, made the party’s position known while briefing newsmen at the party’s secretariat in Kano on Monday.
Kibiya said the state chapter had reviewed the National Executive Committee’s decision regarding Jonathan’s candidacy and remained committed to the party’s constitutional processes.
“Kano PDP has reviewed the national executive’s decision regarding the presidential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan and resolved to support his candidacy,” he said.
According to him, the state chapter of the party acknowledges and respects the procedures that culminated in the decision, stressing that the party’s internal mechanisms must be upheld at all levels.
“We acknowledge and respect the processes that led to this decision and affirm our support for their right to determine the party’s national trajectory, within the framework of our constitution and legal guidelines,” Kibiya stated.
The chairman noted that the Kano chapter of the party would continue to align itself with the broader objectives of the PDP while engaging constructively with stakeholders to strengthen the party ahead of 2027 general elections in the country.
“Our regional chapter remains aligned with the party’s broad objectives and will engage in constructive dialogue to advance PDP’s mission across Kano and Nigeria at large,” he added.
He called for unity among party members, urging them to remain disciplined and committed to the collective aspirations of the PDP for its success during upcoming elections.
He assured supporters that despite recent political realignments and defections in some quarters, the PDP in Kano remains united and determined to provide credible leadership and democratic alternatives for Nigerians.
The chairman further reaffirmed the party’s commitment to democratic values, accountability and public service, expressing confidence that the PDP would continue to play a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s political future.
